OH Man !!!!
Avbug
Did you just admit to being a tanker pilot??? Well you are a garbage man of the sky. I was in the same industry as you. I spent a few summers flying a Jump plane and one flying air attack. Lots of fun but it is going nowhere. Sure you will get paid well for a summer but forget the family life and kiss your summers goodbye. You see that is exactly what I am talking about. You are doing something that only total losers stick with anyone with any good sense gets out as fast as they can. I have done most of the jobs that you have mentioned like corporate. I have sat in FBO's waiting for hours like a fool for some exec to show up. Sitting at home doing nothing because I had a 30 minute call out. I know what a fruitless end most of that stuff is. I am jaded and not to far from reality it sounds like you are trying to hang on to the denial fantasy that you are in. I am old too old to make it to a good place in the industry anymore. Back when I started you couldn't even get hired by the majors unless you were under 30. You are right most are in their late 30's to early 40's by the time they get it, however a few are much younger. By the time you are in your 40's it is too late. You will enjoy the left seat for 3 to 5 years then goodbye. No money no home base no seniority. By 40 you should be senior and looking forward to upgrade.
Perhaps I am looking at this thing all wrong. Maybe kids these days don't want security, respect, good income or a family. Maybe it is cool to be a martyr. I always wanted a good life with all those things in it. I am not a masochist. Enjoy your pain cuz I am sure you will find it.
You may not believe me but I do like you. You seem like a good hearted person and someone who is sincere. I don't want to hurt your feelings or to upset you, but I feel these things need to be said. I appreciate your opinions and respect them. I am sorry if my writing style is a bit harsh.
Skyline
Avbug
Did you just admit to being a tanker pilot??? Well you are a garbage man of the sky. I was in the same industry as you. I spent a few summers flying a Jump plane and one flying air attack. Lots of fun but it is going nowhere. Sure you will get paid well for a summer but forget the family life and kiss your summers goodbye. You see that is exactly what I am talking about. You are doing something that only total losers stick with anyone with any good sense gets out as fast as they can. I have done most of the jobs that you have mentioned like corporate. I have sat in FBO's waiting for hours like a fool for some exec to show up. Sitting at home doing nothing because I had a 30 minute call out. I know what a fruitless end most of that stuff is. I am jaded and not to far from reality it sounds like you are trying to hang on to the denial fantasy that you are in. I am old too old to make it to a good place in the industry anymore. Back when I started you couldn't even get hired by the majors unless you were under 30. You are right most are in their late 30's to early 40's by the time they get it, however a few are much younger. By the time you are in your 40's it is too late. You will enjoy the left seat for 3 to 5 years then goodbye. No money no home base no seniority. By 40 you should be senior and looking forward to upgrade.
Perhaps I am looking at this thing all wrong. Maybe kids these days don't want security, respect, good income or a family. Maybe it is cool to be a martyr. I always wanted a good life with all those things in it. I am not a masochist. Enjoy your pain cuz I am sure you will find it.
You may not believe me but I do like you. You seem like a good hearted person and someone who is sincere. I don't want to hurt your feelings or to upset you, but I feel these things need to be said. I appreciate your opinions and respect them. I am sorry if my writing style is a bit harsh.
Skyline
